Photo courtesy of Barto Funeral Home - Spring Valley
Spring Valley, Illinois
Dec 2, 1955 – Aug 9, 2025 (Age 69)
David J. Grilc, 69, of DePue, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Cremation has been accorded. A memorial visitation for Dave will be held on Friday, August 22nd, from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, at the Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley, with a brief funeral service beginning at 6:00 PM. Private burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in DePue will be held at a later date.
David was born on December 2, 1955 in Spring Valley to Joseph and Lois (Mills) Grilc.
He was a graduate of DePue High School and a retired iron worker. Dave volunteered his time with the DePue Men’s Club and the Hall Township Food Pantry. He was proud to have participated many years ago in the Tug-of-War World Games held in South Africa. He enjoyed attending air shows and racing events, especially the DePue Boat Races, which he loved. He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather.
Dave is survived by his sons, Dustin Grilc of Lockport, IL, Brandon (Kim) Grilc of Kobe, Japan, and Steven (Murina) Grilc of Portland, OR; two grandchildren, Kaia and Joseph Grilc; his sister, Nancy (Ernie) Biagioni of California; a nephew, Ben Biagioni, a niece, Tricia (Matt) Clark, and great-nieces, Abby and Madeline, all of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the DePue Men’s Club or the Hall Township Food Pantry in memory of Dave.
A guestbook may be signed and memories shared with the family by visiting bartofh.com.
Read MoreSorry to read this. Was always great working with him and his dad. IW LOCAL 386 member.
Galen hooper
August 17, 2025 | Work
Sorry for your loss.
Michael Donaldson
August 17, 2025 | Galesburg, IL | Friend
What a great guy who always greeted you with an awesome smile,he always had a great story to tell,we were all blessed to have known him, may he rest in heaven,he loved his family and would talk about them all the time,he will be missed ❤
Charles Klinefelter
August 14, 2025 | DePue, IL | Friend
We were so sorry to hear of David's passing. Ours thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in Peace David
Barney & Lori Fitton
August 13, 2025 | Casper, WY | Friend
Dave was a big part of our lives when he was in high school & for a few years afterwards. He was in our wedding & was also our children’s Godfather. Any time we saw him we all chatted for awhile. We will really miss him.
Val & Walt Klimaszewski
August 13, 2025 | DePue, IL | Friend
Very sorry to learn of this tragic news. Our thoughts are with the family. May he rest in peace!
Nicki (Lopez) McConnell
August 12, 2025 | Bargersville, IN
Thinking of your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jeff & Karen (Lopez) Schwendinger
August 11, 2025 | Bondurant, IA | Family
